Festive parade, after party featuring New Orleans music, food, family fun returns
Staff reports
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
The second annual Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras is marching back into the Town of Port Royal on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
The Town of Port Royal will be turned into a lively festival of life, culture, and community, bringing the beads, music, floats, and all the excitement of Mardi Gras — Port Royal style!
Save the date and gather your krewe — the parade starts at 4 p.m., following the same route as last year. Be sure to line up along Paris Avenue, between 16th Street (Anchor/Mariners Park) and 11th Street, to catch all the action.
The parade will conclude at Shellring Ale Works, where the after-party kicks off with the band Kanola playing all your favorite New Orleans music, food trucks, a face painter, and activities for the kids. Featuring a variety of irresistible, authentic New Orleans dishes, with classics like jambalaya, gumbo, beignets, and more, the celebration will bring your senses to life as the air fills with the enticing aromas of Cajun and Creole spices.
Whether you’re in a float, dance group, marching band, golf cart, or simply just love the Mardi Gras vibe, the Old Village Association wants you in the parade. Applications are open — send a direct message to the Old Village Association’s Facebook page with your email address or visit Port Royal Town Hall to pick up your application. Spots are limited.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come dressed in your best Mardi Gras attire to join in the revelry.
